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February 29, 2016

Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Debuts its First Ever International Resort in Punta Cana | travelpulse.com

Nickelodeon, the world’s No. 1 entertainment brand for kids, has always been known for being playful & family friendly… and now, it’s adding luxurious to its portfolio. Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana, the brand-new, five-star resort, is set to open May 2016, and is backed by the signature Karisma Gourmet Inclusive® Experience to ensure the perfect family vacation. Our resorts are centered on a passion for play in the ambience of a luxury hotel. Here are six things you’ll want to know about Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana.

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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

February 23, 2016

Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center Celebrates Official Opening

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H), PRISA Group and McConnell Valdés Consulting, Inc. announce the opening of Puerto Rico's fourth Hyatt-branded select service hotel, the $29 million Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center in the capital city of San Juan. Hyatt Place San Juan/City Center is ideally situated in the metropolitan area, just steps from the Puerto Rico Convention Center and minutes away from the international airport and all major attractions.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

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February 22, 2016

Choice sees near-term opportunity in Cuba | hotelnewsnow.com

President and CEO Steve Joyce said company leaders think an “Ascend-like arrangement” with a number of hotels makes sense in the country. Executives from Choice Hotels International said they are considering entry into Cuba on a near-term basis, and they don’t see significant financial implications in entering the country.

January 22, 2016

Meliá Hotels International Makes Its Jamaica Debut With The Opening Of Meliá Braco Village In Rio Bueno

Meliá Hotels International, one of the largest hotel companies in the world, announced today the opening of the all- inclusive Meliá Braco Village in Rio Bueno, Jamaica as part of its Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand. This highly anticipated opening is the company's second hotel in the English-speaking Caribbean after Meliá Nassau Beach in the Bahamas, and it's first in Jamaica.

Braco Village, Jamaica

January 18, 2016

Grand Lucayan’s Lighthouse Pointe Unveiled

Grand Lucayan, Bahamas, the award-winning resort offering guests an authentic Bahamian experience, is proud to announce the opening of Lighthouse Pointe, the brand's all-inclusive offering. The new addition aims to capture the attention of new and past guests alike by coupling the appeal of Grand Lucayan's already impressive offerings with the benefits associated with an all-inclusive vacation experience. Lighthouse Pointe boasts 196 stylish guestrooms and offers guests a wide variety of recreational activities and dining options. The resort began welcoming guests on December 12, 2015.

Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort

Freeport, Bahamas

January 15, 2016

Hard Rock International Announces Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo

Hard Rock International – owner of one of the world's most recognized brands – reveals plans for its second hotel and casino in the Dominican Republic, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo, located in the heart of the capital city. In collaboration with All Inclusive Collection, the full service hotel, estimated to open in late 2017, will feature 400 hotel rooms and suites and a state of the art casino.

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

November 26, 2015

Courtyard by Marriott Opens First Hotel in Jamaica

Kingston, Jamaica -- The Courtyard by Marriott Kingston, Jamaica is now open and ready to welcome business and leisure guests from all over the world in one of the most sought after and beautiful destinations in the Caribbean. The hotel is centrally located in New Kingston, the business mecca of the city.

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November 20, 2015

Autograph Collection Hotels to Add First Property in Haiti

Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International's exclusive portfolio of properties recognized for celebrating individuality, will add The Habitation Jouissant – a boutique hotel located in Cap Haitien, Haiti – to its impressive global portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2017. The property, located in Haiti's second largest city and situated on the country's northern coast, will be Autograph Collection's third hotel in the Caribbean and will proudly serve as Marriott International's second property in Haiti – following the highly anticipated opening of the Marriott Port-Au-Prince Hotel in early 2015.

Cap Haitien, Haiti

October 27, 2015

Hilton Worldwide Debuts in Dominica with Addition of Tranquility Beach Resort to Curio – A Collection by Hilton™

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) today announced that the Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica will join Curio - A Collection by Hilton, a global set of remarkable hotels hand-picked for their distinctive character and personality, appealing to passionate travelers seeking local discovery. The Tranquility Beach Resort Dominica, Curio Collection by Hilton, is expected to open in 2018.

October 20, 2015

Best Western Adds First North American Hotel to Its Growing Roster of BW Premier Collection Hotels

Today, Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced the first North American hotel to join the BW Premier Collection®— The Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico. The BW Premier Collection, Best Western's soft brand, consists of carefully selected high-quality hotels in primary and destination markets.

Guánica, Puerto Rico

October 15, 2015

Wyndham Sets Sail for Barbados, Unveils Plans for Island's Newest, Five-Star, Multi-Million Dollar Resort

Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in theCaribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world's largest hotel company, today announced plans for further global expansion with the development of the 450- room Sam Lord's Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort.

September 28, 2015

Paradise Beach Resort In Nevis Opens

Paradise Beach Nevis A sophisticated seven-villa resort, has opened on the Caribbean island of Nevis, providing a chic and discreet beachfront retreat for couples, families and groups of friends. The privately owned property offers beachfront villas in Nevis, with stays starting from $850 per night for four adults including concierge and butler services.

Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis

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September 9, 2015

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort Introduces The Beach Shack

Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort, the award-winning resort nestled just off the coast of Antigua, today announces the official opening of the Beach Shack. The resort's newest culinary experience offers guests an authentic Antiguan food experience in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, directly on the sands of Jumby Bay Beach. Inspired by colorful West Indian style food shacks found in small villages throughout Antigua,the Beach Shack offers delicious local street-style food such as lobster and chicken wraps and rotis and locally caught fish ceviche.

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St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda

Opinion Article

August 6, 2015

Cuba’s Future Hospitality and Tourism Business: Opportunities and Obstacles

Executive Summary: Resumption of diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba may open opportunities for hospitality and tourism industry investors in the island, which is the largest in the Caribbean. Although the U.S. economic embargo continues (and can only be removed by an act of Congress), executive actions could ease some travel and trade restrictions. Although Cuba offers considerable potential for hospitality and tourism investors, economic, legal, and practical questions and barriers remain, starting with the central control maintained by the Cuban government. Foreign hospitality and tourism companies seeking to do business in Cuba must navigate the requirements of the Cuban authorities, while operating in the shadow of the U.S. embargo. The following four issues may hamper international investors: (1) finance and banking availability is lacking; (2) the Cuban government must be a partner in every foreign enterprise; (3) labor availability and terms are controlled by the government; and (4) the nation lacks credible dispute resolution entities (courts or arbitration).

By Miranda Kitterlin-Lynch, John Thomas, and Daymaris Lorenzo

July 2, 2015

Haiti Says “‎Bienvenue” to Marriott Port-au-Prince

Haiti officially welcomed The Marriott Port-au-Prince during an event that celebrated Haiti, its culture and local artisans whose artwork adds beauty throughout the hotel. Some of the artisans works will be curated by Donna Karan, fashion designer, and her UrbanZen Foundation, which seeks to help communities preserve their unique cultural and spiritual values through their creativity and craft.

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

July 2, 2015

Cuba: The Caribbean's Wake-Up Call; Caribbean Governments and Private Sector Cannot Afford To Be Complacent

For far too long the Caribbean has taken tourism for granted according to a white paper issued by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) entitled Cuba: The Great Disruption for the Good of the Caribbean. The paper states that the country that many regard as the least capitalistic in the region is about to teach its neighbor governments, capitalists and free market adherents a lesson.

May 20, 2015

AlSol Hotels & Resorts expands portfolio with first hotel in new collection

Luxury hotel and resort operator AlSol Hotels & Resorts will open AlSol Tiara Cap Cana on Monday, June 1, adding a contemporary and chic marina oasis to its portfolio. The hip, new boutique hotel welcomes multi-generational travelers to its social and warm atmosphere situated at the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic affectionately known as the "Jewel of Punta Cana."

Cap Cana, Dominican Republic

May 12, 2015

Accor reinforces its presence in Cuba with the contract for the Pullman Cayo Coco

On the occasion of the French President's visit to Cuba, Accor announces the signature of a management contract with Gran Caribe (Ministry of Tourism) for the Pullman Cayo Coco hotel in Cuba. This 518-room hotel-resort (including 40 suites), will offer upscale services and will notably be the first establishment on the island offering Wi-Fi in all its rooms. The Pullman Cayo Coco is located just 10 minutes from the international airport and boasts a vast sea front (over 500 meters) on the beautiful "Las Coloradas" beach. The Pullman Cayo Coco will open in November 2015.

Cayo Coco, Cuba

May 7, 2015

Hilton Worldwide Signs Deal to Develop Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel in St. Kitts

During the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) in Miami last week, Hilton Worldwide announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Caribbean-based Sterling Developments to build an Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel on the island of St. Kitts & Nevis, making it the first Hilton property in the territory. The 226-suite hotel is currently under construction and plans to open its doors in Q1 2017.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

May 5, 2015

3 Hot Topics Presented at the HOLA Investment Conference 2015

The 2015 HOLA (Hotel Opportunities Latin America) Conference took place April 28-30 at the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel in Miami. The conference projected a focus on occupancy in Central America since supply has been outpacing demand since mid-2012. An emphasis on this current strategy to attract demand is critical to support further hospitality development in Central America. Plenary sessions, however exuded enthusiasm and optimism. Here is just a handful of the critical "takeaways" from last week's HOLA event: